GB
Chief Eating Officer
I think Andy said it perfectly.
Most people do not suffer any ill effect from MSG. Many people think they do, but it is all in their head. There ARE people who truly do suffer from MSG though. i am not saying that does not happen. The media made a huge deal about it though and blew it out of proportion so everyone started thinking they must suffer from it. The mind is an amazing thing and if you tell yourself you get a headache from something then you will actually get a headache.
I love using MSG in my cooking. It is a flavor enhancer just as salt is a flavor enhancer. It is not a necessary ingredient, but it can certainly enhance a bland dish and boost it up a bit.
Most people do not suffer any ill effect from MSG. Many people think they do, but it is all in their head. There ARE people who truly do suffer from MSG though. i am not saying that does not happen. The media made a huge deal about it though and blew it out of proportion so everyone started thinking they must suffer from it. The mind is an amazing thing and if you tell yourself you get a headache from something then you will actually get a headache.
I love using MSG in my cooking. It is a flavor enhancer just as salt is a flavor enhancer. It is not a necessary ingredient, but it can certainly enhance a bland dish and boost it up a bit.